Membership

Thank you for your interest in joining the Washburn Area Chamber. We pride ourselves on supporting our members by sharing information and resources, providing educational opportunities, and promoting business and tourism. It is our job to drive business opportunity and foster community to create an economically thriving Washburn area. We hope you will join us in becoming a member. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the office staff.

Become a Member Today

Member Benefits

NETWORKING

Being a member of the Washburn Area Chamber provides a great opportunity to stay in touch with the community and network with other business leaders; contact the office to find out about how to host an upcoming After Hours Networking event.

SUPPORT

Chamber members support each other by utilizing each other’s services, buying each other’s products and by creating positive relationships and conversation between each other. We take care of our own!

PROMOTE

Take advantage of the Chamber’s promotions via website, social media, brochures, email blasts and more! Contact us for more information.

Business Referrals

• Business Referral System:
Chamber staff gives referrals to member businesses in response to the phone calls, emails, and
drop-ins.

Wisconsin Harbor Towns

• Wisconsin Harbor Towns Association: 
(WHTA): The WHTA is a non-profit organization that promotes tourism to water-based cities. Washburn is one of the nineteen Harbor Towns that is featured in their guide and on their website: www.wisconsinharbortowns.org

Business After Hours

Host a Business After Hours: Sign up to host members at your business for networking, to thank the business community, introduce new management or promote a new business. Please call the Chamber office if you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours.

Attend Business After Hours: Join fellow Chamber members in numerous opportunities to network, celebrate and support our business community.

Website

Website:
Free listing on www.washburnchamber.com linked to your site. Don’t have a website? Receive a complimentary page for your business on our www.washburnchamber.com website.

Mailing – Newsletters

• Mailing List:
Email list and/or mailing list of our members available. It will not be distributed to non-members.
• Weekly E-Newsletter:
Every Thursday afternoon “Washburn Area Happenings” goes out to over 500 email contacts. As a Chamber Member, use this for free by sending us your upcoming event information, promotions and announcements.
• Bulk Mailing Permit:
Available for use on mailings of 200 pieces or more. It can be a great cost savings for those large mailings:
postcards, newsletters, etc. Contact the Chamber office for details on how to use the bulk mailing permit and design tips.
• Brochure Display:
Display your brochures in the Chamber office.

Annual Meeting

• Annual Meeting and Dinner:
Reports summarizing business from the previous year, board member election, and recognition of business/person of the year.

Ribbon Cuttings

• Ribbon Cutting and Grand Openings:
Chamber Members are welcome to have a celebration and photo opportunity for special milestones. These photos are published in the area newspaper.
Contact the Chamber office to schedule your ribbon cutting.

Relocation Packets

• Relocation Packets:
Information on our community, Chamber Membership list and map is sent to those requesting information on the area.

Contribute to the eBlast

Contribute to the eBlast and/or Event Calendar. Washburn Area Chamber Members can contribute to the weekly eBlast and/or the Event Calendar that is displayed on the Chamber website by using this form to send information to Nicole in the Chamber office.

Submit Here

Chamber Board Members

Executive Board
President – Cara Overland, Overland Agency – American Family Insurance
Vice President – Amy Trimbo, AdventureUs
Treasurer – Kristen Walczak, Elza Heating Co & NorthLakes Community Clinic
Secretary – Michelle Lampson, Maddie’s Wardrobe

Board Members
Kristy Larson, Hansen’s IGA
Mary Hamel, The Baron on 4th Street
Sheila Desjarlais, Kiddiwink Kids

Office Staff
Nicole Then – Office Manager

Office Hours

Monday-Friday – 8:30AM-4:00PM
Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce
100 W. Bayfield St.
P.O. Box 74
Washburn, WI 54891
Email: info@washburnchamber.com